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Ham Branch — Streams 49.3 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Sugar Hill Quadrangle · GNIS 871998
49.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Sugar Hill topographic quadrangle, Ham Branch is a stream recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Sugar Hill 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Ham Branch in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871998). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ham Branch sits at 44.22812° N, 71.75425° W (DMS 44°13′41″ N, 71°45′15″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.10257° N, 71.78647° W (DMS 44°06′09″ N, 71°47′11″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 89 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ham Branch itself. The ones closest to Ham Branch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bowen Brook | Sugar Hill | 0.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Franconia | 1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Franconia | 1.3 mi |
| Wiseman Brook | Franconia | 1.8 mi |
| Lafayette Brook | Franconia | 2 mi |
| Jordan Brook | Franconia | 3.7 mi |
| Skookumchuck Brook | Franconia | 3.8 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Franconia | 5.2 mi |
| Baker Brook | Littleton | 5.4 mi |
| Palmer Brook | Littleton | 5.5 mi |
Historical record
The Ham Branch of the Gale River is a 12.2-mile-long (19.6 km) river in northwestern New Hampshire in the United States. Via the Gale River, it is a tributary of the Ammonoosuc River and part of the Connecticut River watershed. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Ham Branch. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 84 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.228°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ham Branch track the nearby Bowen Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ham Branch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowen Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Coffin Pond | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Scrag Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ham Branch located?
Ham Branch is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Sugar Hill topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ham Branch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ham Branch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ham Branch as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871998 on the Sugar Hill quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ham Branch?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 88 other streams in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q5643828.